Lexus Lexus GS300 Recall R/2010/169: Engine May Stall Or Will Not Restart, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Nov 2010
- Launched
- 2,077
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/169
- DVSA reference
Lexus recalled Lexus GS300 vehicles built between 28 September 2004 and 28 February 2006. Due to the inflexibility of the material of the fuel pump wiring harness it is possible that as a result of internal movement of the fuel suction plate the connector terminal may fail. The dealer will replace the fuel pump wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the inflexibility of the material of the fuel pump wiring harness it is possible that as a result of internal movement of the fuel suction plate the connector terminal may fail. This could cause stalling of the vehicle or impossible to restart.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL OR WILL NOT RESTART. Defect: Due to the inflexibility of the material of the fuel pump wiring harness it is possible that as a result of internal movement of the fuel suction plate the connector terminal may fail. This could cause stalling of the vehicle or impossible to restart. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel pump wiring harness.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause stalling of the vehicle or impossible to restart.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel pump wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
Lexus GS300 built between 28 September 2004 and 28 February 2006 may be included. Lexus estimates 2,077 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Lexus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Lexus.
- Book with any franchised Lexus dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2010/169. See how to get a Lexus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus GS 450H, Lexus GS300, Lexus GS350, Lexus GS460 and 6 moreRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2014/135 | |
| Lexus GS300, Lexus IS220D, Lexus IS250, Lexus RX300Brake master cylinder may fail | Urgent | R/2010/170 | |
| Lexus GS300, Lexus IS250Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2007/175 | |
| RX300Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2023/299 | |
| Lexus ES, Lexus LS500, Lexus LS500H, Lexus NX and 3 moreDue to the software programming for the DCM memory capacity there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable | Urgent | R/2023/280 |
This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2010/084 on 2 Aug 2010, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/170 on 8 Nov 2010, for brake master cylinder may fail. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/169, launched 8 November 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.